Math Vocabulary Study Guide
Understanding math vocabulary is essential for solving math problems. Here are some key math terms and their meanings:
- Sum: The result of adding two or more numbers together.
- Difference: The result of subtracting one number from another.
- Product: The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.
- Quotient: The result of dividing one number by another.
- Prime Number: A number that is greater than 1 and can only be divided by 1 and itself.
- Composite Number: A number that has more than two factors.
- Factor: A number that can be multiplied by another number to get a specific product.
- Multiple: The product of a given number and any whole number.
- Equivalent: Having the same value or meaning.
- Place Value: The value of a digit based on its position in a number.
- Decimal: A number that uses the base-10 system and includes a decimal point.
- Fraction: A number that represents a part of a whole.
- Ratio: A comparison of two numbers using division.
- Perimeter: The distance around a two-dimensional shape.
- Area: The amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape.
Understanding and using these math vocabulary terms will help you communicate and solve math problems more effectively.
